Budget-Friendly DIY Flower Bed: Easy, Affordable, and Beautiful!

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Triple H Accent Pavers                   Details
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Ingredients

Triple H Accent Pavers
Triple H Accent Pavers

Add a border to your driveway or patio with – Bella Moderna premium black or Highthorn Border premium black pavers

$2.99
Triple Mix per Bulk Bag/Cubical Yard
Triple Mix  per Bulk Bag/Cubical Yard

Calin Stone Triple Mix top soil, in one cubical yard reusable bag. Deliver to you

$169.99
3/4″Clear Gravel per Bulk Bag/Cubical Yard
3/4"Clear Gravel per Bulk Bag/Cubical Yard

Calin Stone Ltd. 3/4" Gravel, in one cubical yard reusable bag. Deliver to you and

$174.99
2”-6” Random Size Mixed River Rock per Bulk Bag/Cubical Yard
2”-6” Random Size Mixed River Rock per Bulk Bag/Cubical Yard

2”-6” Random Size Mix River Rock per Bulk Bag/Cubical Yard Calin Stone River Rock, in

$204.95

Optional

Ice Cube Solar Light (CUBE SHAPE)
Ice Cube Solar Light (CUBE SHAPE)
$21.85
Ice Cube Solar Light (ROUND SHAPE)
Ice Cube Solar Light (ROUND SHAPE)
$39.99
Mulch in Red per Bulk Bag/Cubical Yard
Mulch in Red  per Bulk Bag/Cubical Yard
Mulch in Brown Color per Bulk Bag/Cubical Yard
Mulch in Brown Color  per Bulk Bag/Cubical Yard

Creating a custom-shaped garden bed border adds personality to your outdoor space while defining your planting zones. Whether it’s a flowing curve, crescent, or abstract shape—this guide will walk you through how to build one with Triple H Bella Moderna Accent Pavers and fill it with quality soil. We’ve also updated all pricing for materials based on 2025 Calin Stone Ltd’s whole sale price

 

🧱 Materials You’ll Need

MaterialSuggested SpecsUpdated Price (CAD)Use
Edging PaversTriple H Bella Moderna Accent (30cm × 15cm × 6cm)~$3.50 eachForming garden border
TopsoilSold by the cubic yard (1 yd³ ≈ 0.765 m³)$169 / yd³Filling inside garden bed
Gravel / ScreeningFor paver base$174 / yd³Paver stabilization
Landscape FabricRoll of 8 ft x 12 pcs (96 sq ft)$10.34 / packWeed barrier, soil control
Garden Adhesive (Optional)Polyurethane or masonry grade~$8–$10Securing pavers

📊 Materials & Updated Cost Table (by Perimeter Length)

Border LengthBricks NeededTopsoil (25cm deep)Gravel BaseEst. Cost (CAD)
1 meter3–4 bricks0.13 yd³ (~$22)0.1 yd³ (~$17)~$40–$50
5 meters16–17 bricks0.65 yd³ (~$110)0.4 yd³ (~$70)~$190–$220
8 meters26–27 bricks1 yd³ (~$169)0.6 yd³ (~$104)~$280–$310
12 meters38–40 bricks1.5 yd³ (~$254)0.9 yd³ (~$157)~$430–$470
 

🛠 Step-by-Step Instructions (For Any Shape)

✅ Step 1: Mark Out Your Shape

Use a hose, string, or marking spray to outline your design. Natural shapes like bean, wave, or spiral work well. Measure the full perimeter to calculate brick needs.

 

✅ Step 2: Excavate for the Border

  • Dig a trench along the marked line: 10–15 cm deep, 20 cm wide

  • Add a 5 cm layer of gravel or limestone screening

  • Compact firmly for stability

✅ Step 3: Lay the Pavers

  • Set the bricks edge-to-edge, following the shape

  • Leave a 1 cm gap between each for curve flexibility

  • Tap lightly with a rubber mallet to level

  • Cut or angle bricks for tight curves if needed

✅ Step 4: Add Support (Optional)

  • Use landscape adhesive to bond bricks

  • Or sweep in polymeric sand for extra tightness

✅ Step 5: Line and Fill

  • Lay landscape fabric to prevent weeds

  • Fill with topsoil to 25–30 cm depth, sloped for drainage

  • Ready for planting!

💡 Extra Tips

  • For smoother curves, use shorter bricks (30 cm) with minimal spacing

  • Don’t skip the gravel base – it prevents settling over time

  • Consider stacking two brick layers for raised beds over 25 cm high

  • Add compost or mulch on top for improved nutrients and appearance

🌿 Recommended Plants for Canadian Garden Beds

Plant Name (英文名)中文名Type 类型Size (Height) 高度Bloom Time 花期Est. Price (CAD) 单价估算
Snapdragon金鱼草Annual 一年生20–60 cmSpring–Fall 春至秋$3–$5 (per pot 每盆)
Marigold孔雀草Annual 一年生20–30 cmSummer 夏季$3–$4
Echinacea (Coneflower)紫锥花Perennial 多年生60–90 cmLate Summer 晚夏$6–$8
Black-eyed Susan黑心菊Perennial 多年生40–60 cmSummer–Fall 夏秋$5–$7
Peony芍药Perennial 多年生60–90 cmEarly Summer 初夏$12–$20
Daylily萱草Perennial 多年生40–80 cmSummer 夏季$6–$10
Blue Fescue蓝羊茅Ornamental Grass 观赏草20–30 cmN/A 常年观赏$5–$7
Fountain Grass狼尾草Ornamental Grass 观赏草60–100 cmSummer–Fall 夏秋$6–$9
Creeping Jenny金钱草Groundcover 地被10–15 cmSpring–Fall 春至秋$4–$6
Kale (Ornamental or Edible)羽衣甘蓝Edible 可食20–50 cmSpring–Fall 春秋$4–$6
Strawberry草莓Edible 可食15–25 cmSummer 夏季$4–$6 (6-pack 多苗盆)
Dwarf Spirea矮绣线菊Shrub 小型灌木50–80 cmSummer 夏季$10–$15